Director of Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Vogel Alcove•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vogel is seeking a relationship-driven fundraising leader to lead corporate fundraising and grant and foundation work. The Director owns the annual corporate and foundation revenue goal, develops existing corporate relationships, secures new corporate partners, builds foundation relationships, and leads the grants function. This full-time leadership position is based in Dallas, Texas, and reports to the Chief Development Officer. The salary range is $95,000–$120,000 per year. Vogel is a Dallas nonprofit with more than 36 years of history. Its mission is to provide exceptional care and early childhood education for young children from homeless and domestic abuse shelters in its NAEYC-accredited child care facility. Its two-generation approach supports children and parents with resources to help families build a brighter future. The role includes setting and delivering annual corporate and foundation revenue goals; managing a Salesforce pipeline with weekly activity and results reviews with the CDO; renewing and expanding existing corporate support; prospecting and securing new Dallas-Fort Worth corporate partners; selling sponsorships for signature events; developing workplace giving and employee engagement programs; cultivating foundation relationships and shaping major proposal strategy; and managing the Grants Coordinator and grants calendar. The Director also represents Vogel in the community and ensures partners are thanked, reported to, and renewed.

Requirements

Seven or more years of nonprofit fundraising experience, with a proven record in corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and/or foundation giving.
Documented record of meeting or exceeding revenue goals.
Personal experience closing five- and six-figure gifts, sponsorships, and grants.
Strong writing and presentation skills.
Grant knowledge sufficient to direct and approve proposals.
Comfort with Salesforce and data-driven pipeline management.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years leading or coaching staff.

Responsibilities

Set and deliver annual corporate and foundation revenue goals.
Manage a disciplined Salesforce pipeline and review activity and results weekly with the Chief Development Officer.
Deepen relationships with existing corporate supporters and renew, upgrade, and expand their giving.
Research and prospect Dallas-Fort Worth companies and their leaders to secure new corporate partners.
Use Board, donor, and community connections to develop partnerships.
Close sponsorships, programmatic grants, and multi-year commitments.
Lead corporate sponsorship sales for the Arts Performance Event, Dodge for a Cause, and other events.
Develop workplace giving, matching gifts, payroll giving, cause marketing, and employee engagement programs with partner companies.
Build and steward foundation relationships and shape strategy for large proposals.
Manage and develop the Grants Coordinator.
Set grant calendar and priorities, review and approve proposals and reports, and write occasional high-stakes applications.
Represent Vogel professionally at executive tables, community events, and partner meetings.
Communicate Vogel's mission to inspire companies and foundations to invest in children and families.
Ensure partners are thanked, reported to, and renewed in keeping with Vogel's service culture.